March 30th

March 30, 2012

Craig Cosby was found guilty of Murder in the First Degree by a jury in Stevens County Superior Court Friday afternoon. The 12-person jury unanimously found Cosby guilty of shooting and killing his wife, Susan Cosby, at the couple's Marcus home in 2009. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17.
*To read more on the story, check out next week's edition of the S-E.

March 27th

March 27, 2012

Colville High School junior Aubrey Milatz won the title of Miss Colville at last Saturdayâ€™s annual Miss Colville program in the CHS Auditorium. The Miss Colville event serves as a scholarship program for local 11th grade female students, and is sponsored in part by the Colville Chamber of Commerce and area businesses. Ten girls participated in this yearâ€™s program. Milatz, daughter of Steven and Angela Milatz, also won the scholastic, spirit and judgesâ€™ choice awards. First Alternate is Taryn Edlin, daughter of Kevin and Cherri Edlin.

March 20th

March 20, 2012

For those who havenâ€™t had their pets updated on rabies vaccinations, or who have just skipped the shots entirely, now is the time to think about scheduling that appointment with the veterinarian.
Handed down from the Washington State Board of Health last year, WAC 246-100-197 requires pet owners of dogs, cats and ferrets to receive up-to-date rabies vaccinations beginning Jan.1, 2012.

March 20, 2012

The comical play â€śCharles Picket and the Great Unknownâ€™ will be performed at the Kettle River Grange throughout the month of April. Written by Caitlyn Aubertin and directed by Sandra Walsh, the plot revolves around the unlikely and hilarious face-off between mobsters and hillbillies.
Performances are April 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., April 15 at 2 p.m., April 18 (family night) at 7 p.m., April 20 at 7 p.m., April 21 (dinner theatre) at 6 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m.
For more information, look in future issues of the S-E or call Diane Lamberson at 684-1163.

March 20, 2012

Upon meeting her, Elizabeth McKellar seems imbued with a sweet, sincere charm born of a desire to assist others. So naturally, the 17-year-old Colville High School senior gravitated toward an expression of compassion for her culminating senior project, which is required of all high school seniors in Washington State.
Colville High School requires seniors to complete at least 15 hours of work on their projects.

March 12th

March 12, 2012

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SOPHIA ALDOUS

The Colville Chamber of Commerce will present the Miss Colville Scholarship Program titled "As Time Goes By" on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Colville High School auditorium.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Reserved seat tickÂ¬ets are available for $10 each at the Colville Chamber of Commerce office now, or at the door on the night of the program. Chamber ofÂ¬fice hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
â€śThis year's show promises to be a very entertaining one,â€ť says Miss Colville Director ,Kari Hubbard. â€śAll of the girls are enthusiastic and exÂ¬tremely talented.â€ť

March 6th

March 6, 2012

OLYMPIA--Haley McIrvin and Emily Owens, both sophomores at Kettle Falls High School, participated in the Senate Page Program durÂ¬ing the fifth week of the 2012 session. McIrvin and Owens were sponsored by Sen. Bob Morton (R-Kettle Falls).

March 6, 2012

Wes McCart has announced his candidacy for the Stevens County Commissioner seat in District 1.
Current District 1 Commissioner Larry Guenther announced he will not be seeking another term.
McCart, as a businessman and farmer, recognizes the need to expand economic base, grow the local economy, support good living wages, protect private property rights, and get government bureaucrats out of the way.

March 2nd

March 2, 2012

Mail processing operations in Pasco, Yakima and Wenatchee will move to Spokaneâ€™s processing center on the West Plains, the U.S. Postal Service said today.
The Postal Service will cut more than 300 jobs in Washington as it consolidates mail processing. In addition to the Spokane center absorbing more work, sorting operations in Everett, Olympia and Tacoma will transfer to Seattle.
Spokesman Ernie Swanson says 97 jobs will be cut in Everett, 29 in Olympia, 139 in Tacoma, 19 in Yakima, 20 in Wenatchee and two in Pasco.